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James Gunn Starts Drafting New Superman Story, Not a ‘Superman 2’ Sequel

Gunn says the follow-up remains in its infancy, without the title 'Superman 2'.

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James Gunn Teases SUPERMAN Sequel That's Not SUPERMAN 2; Weighs In On Toxic Fans Following SDCC Threats
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Overview

  • On July 31, the filmmaker announced on Threads that he’s moved from the Superman press tour to writing the next project’s script.
  • He emphasized the new script features Superman prominently but is not a direct sequel bearing a numbered title.
  • The 2025 Superman reboot has surpassed $300 million in U.S. ticket sales and $513 million worldwide, outpacing DC releases since 2022.
  • Gunn’s role as DC Studios co-CEO sees him juggling early scriptwriting with promotional duties for HBO’s upcoming Peacemaker Season 2.
  • Gunn says official confirmation is still 'a ways off,' reflecting DC Studios’ policy of securing finished scripts before greenlighting projects.